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Community Foundation of Greater

Fort Wayne, Indiana  ·  EIN 351119450  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundation of Greater is a Indiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.9M in annual giving against $181.9M in assets. This page documents the 1,553 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Community Foundation of Greater — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$181.9M
Total assets
1,553
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of Greater funds

Community Foundation of Greater's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, men boys, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation of Greater, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Purdue University Fort Wayne
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Fort Wayne, IN$1.1M2024
Vanderbilt University
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Nashville, TN$1.0M2024
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Fort Wayne, IN$992K2017
Fort Wayne Downtown Development Tru
RIVERFRONT DEVELOPME
Fort Wayne, IN$891K2017
Fort Wayne Park Foundation Inc
RIVERFRONT DEVELOPME
Fort Wayne, IN$502K2017
Boys and Girls Club of Fort Wayne
OPERATING SUPPORT
Fort Wayne, IN$383K2017
Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Fort Wayne, IN$367K2022
As Our Own
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Houston, TX$350K2023
Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Fort Wayne, IN$283K2023
Amani Family Services
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Fort Wayne, IN$271K2023
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Fort Wayne, IN$268K2019
Bridge of Grace Compassionate
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Fort Wayne, IN$265K2022
Allen County Courthouse
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Fort Wayne, IN$256K2019
City of Fort Wayne
RIVERFRONT PROJECTS
Fort Wayne, IN$251K2017
Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Fort Wayne, IN$250K2024

Community Foundation of Greater giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$7.3M
2018$4.7M
2019$5.2M
2020$7.2M
2022$8.1M
2023$9.5M
2024$9.8M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of Greater

Community Foundation of Greater's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cfgfw.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Greater

Does Community Foundation of Greater accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of Greater's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundation of Greater fund?
Community Foundation of Greater's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Purdue University Fort Wayne, Vanderbilt University, Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of Greater give in grants?
Community Foundation of Greater reported $7.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $51.9M over 1,553 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of Greater located?
Community Foundation of Greater is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351119450.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of Greater's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation of Greater. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.